LASIK / CustomLASIK / IntraLase / PRK Patients

"Very, very pleased. Excellent!! I was not nervous whatsoever. Dr. Tandon and staff are very friendly and know what they are doing. I would really recommend people to come here. I feel at home every time I come in for a visit."

-Ed Dejesus

Very very pleased. From the moment I stepped into Dr. Tandon's office, I have already decided to go with Dr. Tandon! I checked around for many months looking for the right doctor. Dr. Tandon has a wonderful personality and very professional. She takes a lot of pride in her work."

-Katrina Dejesus

I just want to Thank You for changing my life. Thanks a Million."

-Fatima Naaman

I am very surprised and very happy. Dr. Tandon is very professional and very honest with the procedure. I would recommend all my friends to her."

-Ben Antonio Manaois

I can see beyond what I ever imagined I could. Dr. Tandon changed my life! I had many reservations about the procedure but Dr. Tandon made the whole procedure comfortable and safe. CustomLASIK is the way to go."

-Jeremy Gunderman, Designer

LASIK is the best thing I have ever done for myself."

-Sharat Singh, Ph.D.

My experience was very positive. I am very impressed with Dr. Tandon's treatment and care."

-Ali Mukherjee, Ph.D.

Very happy, it's like a miracle occurred. Everything went from -8 in both eyes to 20/20. Everything was perfect."

-Kai Nakamura

I could SEE my alarm clock when I woke up!!! The procedure was short and sweet. My vision has been 20/20 since the day after surgery. Thank you Dr. Tandon, you made a potentially traumatic experience completely comfortable for me."

-Lucy Smith Martinez

I felt that I was well taken care of and the operation was low risk. I am happy with the results."

-Paul Chui

Very pleased, very good, the doctor and her staff were very friendly and professional during all visits and surgery."

-Stacy Zarate

Dr. Tandon eased my concerns and performed the surgery superbly."

-T.T.

I am very happy with the treatment and the whole procedure. People at the clinic are very professional and respectful."

-Hena Malik

Very good experience, felt very comfortable. Dr. Tandon is very knowledgeable and explained everything. I would recommend her to everybody."

-Safia Ayub

Si muy contenta. Una experiencia muy buena."

-Hilda Reyes

"When I came to you regarding laser eye surgery, my one hope was to be able to navigate safely without glasses. Instead, you have given me sight (both day and night vision) that I had not thought possible. I am truly grateful for your surgical expertise, and I thank you. Here's looking at you and the whole world with 20/20 eyes!"

-Lois Claire Demar

"Dr. Tandon was extremely knowledgeable and gave me a very thorough examination. I felt very comfortable with her care at all times."

-Robert Matthews

"Dr. Tandon is the most amazing doctor I've ever had! She was incredibly thorough with the prep leading up to my surgery, and performed the surgery flawlessly. I felt comfortable and extremely well informed throughout the process, and am BEYOND delighted with the terrific results! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Tandon!"

-Lorraine Gilmore

"Dr. Shobha Tandon, first of all, she is a very caring and sensitive doctor. I felt that she is careful in all her handling, therefore, very professional. She made sure that I had all the proper tests and even some extra so that she knew exactly what she needed to be comfortable. Therefore, I was comfortable. When it came time for surgery, all my friends were asking me if I was nervous, but since the doctor had explained to me in full detail what the procedure was, I felt that I was not nervous at all.

My first apprehension was that it would be painful, but no part of the procedure was in the least painful. What was amazing was the length of time was so short. It took only 10 or 15 minutes in all.

Then when I came home, there was no need for any of the painkillers the counselor had said I might need. All I did was to go to sleep for 2 to 3 hours and I was fine. Then when I woke up the next morning, I was fresh. The doctor had told me that there was 85% chance of me needing reading glasses, but I was very lucky and found that I could even read. One of my eyes is actually 20/10. This is truly a gift for me. And, I am very thankful that I found a very caring and sensitive doctor."

-Samar Munir

"Dr. Tandon was wonderful! I've worn glasses since 3rd grade and was terrified but excited. She explained everything in detail and even let me look over her shoulder. It's been 2 years since my PRK surgery and I'm ecstatic to say I'm still seeing 20/20."

-Linda K. Shonk

"I had PRK done on both eyes about 3 months ago and am absolutely loving the results. My eyesight was your basic 20/400, can't see the big letter on the eye chart, bad vision prior to the PRK. I no longer use any corrective lenses or glasses, and it is a great freedom from the daily regimen required with contact lenses. I am 40 had worn contact lenses since I was 13, glasses since I was 10.

I have lived in California Bay area for 17 years and my regular ophthalmologist as recent as a couple of years ago would not recommend any corrective procedures such as PRK when I asked him about it. I switched to Dr. Tandon initially to cover my eye exams under my Lifeguard insurance policy and for her location closer to my home. When I first went to her office, I noticed the VISX posters advertising laser correction, and was interested in consulting with her about the process.

Her professional and academic credentials are impressive and her patient rapport added to the credentials. She talked knowledgeably and confidently about the process and her experience. I chose PRK over LASIK, the more current method, because of her recommendation. Because the LASIK procedure entails the cutting of a flap in the corneal surface which is then closed back down after the laser correction is done, the chance for infection is higher with this method. With PRK, the corneal surface is removed and grows back within a couple of days after the procedure is done. The downside of PRK is that because the surface is removed, recovery is more painful than with LASIK. I knew of a colleague at work who had LASIK done around the same time I had PRK, and he was back at work the next morning after a late afternoon procedure on both eyes. PRK required two days off work with the first half day after the procedure being fairly painful.

I had one eye corrected at one time and the other two and a half weeks later. I was exploring the option of not getting full correction done on one of my eyes, anticipating the need of eventually for some nearsightedness for reading. Correcting one eye at a time allowed me to preview how I would adjust to my monovision-- one eye's vision being better than the other. It actually worked out very well, even with my significant nearsightedness prior to correction. After getting my second eye corrected to 20/30, I have no adverse symptoms to the difference in the vision between my eyes. As I stated at the beginning, I love the results and am enjoying experiencing normal vision without corrective lenses."

-Claudia Duncan

"Procedure itselfÖMy experience was that the procedure was extremely quick, and completely painless. Two steps caught me a bit ?Öthe first being the smell of smoke from the laser itself (not frightening as I know the cause, but a bit unsettling). The second was the scraping the cornea. Dr. Tandon may have shared this step with me but I had forgotten. Once again, I felt nothing what so ever but was caught off-guard by it.

The biggest plus to having Dr. Tandon do you procedure was her use of the extra-thin contact lens. While I left the Laser Center mobile, in great spirits, and looking 'just fine,' the direct patients of the Laser Center had patches over their eye, and dark glasses. I had no discomfort and the contact lens was so comfortable, I never realized I had it on.

Next dayÖMy strongest sensation here was not of any pain but of irritation. My one eye, 'wept' all day. I ended up just relaxing that day, rather than working-due to my need to wipe my eye, as if it were "crying." Other than that, it was great. My eye had already adjusted to 20-50 and I could tell the difference in my vision.

Second dayÖ My recommendation regards the contact lens. When Dr. Tandon takes it off, if your eye hasn't 100% healed over, have her put a replacement lens in. I felt fine when I left and went without a lens, when the numbing drops wore off 20 minutes after my visit, it felt an ice pick in my eye. The pain was so localized that I realized that the pain came specifically from that small portion of unhealed tissue. The way I made it better was to take a pain pill, put tissue over the eye and with a patch, immobilize the lid from blinking. That took care of the irritation, within 5 hours the tissue was healed over, and I could remove the patch.

Overall, it took about one month for my brain vision to "stabilize." My brain kept noticing the variance of the new vision perspective vs, the old perspective of vision with my glasses. I did find at night, in heavy on-coming traffic, it helps to wear my glasses with only the corrective left lens in place. In the right lens I have clear glass. Three months later, I have used these "night time glasses" twice, when my eyes were particularly tired, and my driving had me in heavy traffic and rainy weather. For the most part, I feel totally confident, and comfortable driving anytime with the laser correction in my right eye only. My 'brain perspective' is completely in tune with my new vision ability, and I believe I see better overall now then I did with my glasses before PRK."

-Dianne Myhre

Cataract Surgery Patients

"I am thoroughly delighted with the results of the cataract implant surgery performed by you on June 4, 2001 and July 16, 2001 (right and left eye respectively). The procedure was completely painless and I experienced no post-operative discomfort. My new eyesight of 20/20 seems to be better than it was when I was a youngster. I was also extremely pleased with the professionalism and courtesy shown by the staff of the El Camino Surgery Center in caring for me during the few hours it took for the surgery and post-operative recovery. I have been passing around my experience to friends and associates that if they are considering cataract implant surgery, I definitely recommend it, and to have it done by yourself. They will be very pleased with the results."

-Roger Allbright

"Dr. Tandon was very talented and patient with my husband and me in explaining to us when she performed the pre surgery exams and measurements of my eyes. On the day of the surgery to remove the cataract from my left eye, the staff at the surgery center were very kind and efficient. I did not experience any pain during the surgery or after surgery. The distance vision in my left eye is very good now. Thank you, Dr. Tandon, for your hard work."

-Nancy Bean

"Fine both during and after surgery."

-Clyde Steadman

"After surgery my vision is very good. Very good experience."

-Ramesh Jinjuvadia

"I was very pleased with the surgery that Dr.Tandon did. Also she made me very comfortable and feel relaxed. I feel she is competent and compassionate."

-D.L. Julius

"You have completed my second cataract surgery and once again I can see clearly. Thank you for doing a successful job and for being a congenial physician."

-Yvonne Saulsbury

"I want to express my appreciation for giving me the remarkable correction in my vision It's great not to have to wear glasses all the time."

-Harold Hadden

"In April 2000 Dr. Tandon performed cataract surgery on my left eye. She was extremely helpful in explaining the options available and the surgery procedure. After surgery, she was available for questions and an unscheduled examination. Everything went well actually very well. Thank you, Dr. Tandon."

-Delores Smithcamps

"My husband and I would like to thank you very much for doing such a great job on both of our eyes. We are very happy with the results. We felt no pain and our recovery was very fast. You were very kind to us and you answered all our questions and never rushed us."

-Bill and Agnes Lachapelle

Miscellaneous Patients

"Dear Dr. Tandon, My new lenses are working well for me. I want to thank you for taking the extra effort to find a lens that works for me. Everyone in your office is friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. While it was the design of your building that drew me to get my vision checkup from you, it's your outstanding service that I appreciate the most! Regards."

-Ed Sweeney

"My first enjoyable eye exam! Dr. Tandon is very professional but warm and understanding. She explains thoroughly and makes you feel comfortable."

-Barbara Olson, R.N.

"The experience I had with Doctor Tandon was very pleasant. Professional, very thorough, and pleasant - I would recommend her to all my friends."

-Joe Bailey

"I expect to see you 1 year from now however time goes quickly and frequently I never get the chance to say how I appreciate people and they have left! Now that I am older I have the opportunity to say how I appreciate! 1st of all you professionalism Dr T. But you and I know that the person at the window is the 1st one we see. Your Diane Thomas is special, she makes you smile on your arrival and she laughs at my stale jokes. (I noticed others too)Ö."

-Phyllis Kurpyta

"Dr. Tandon was very thorough in her exam. She asked penetrating questions about my eye history. At the same time she was very warm and friendly. I'll recommend her to anyone I know who needs the best eye doctor. I'm looking forward to a long association with her."

-Lucille Maraville

"Dr. Tandon is a wonderful doctor. She made me feel very comfortable and is very thorough with her exam. She answered all my questions very patiently and thoroughly. She is a very warm and friendly person. I would recommend everyone I know to come to her."

-Vandana Agrawal

"Dr. Tandon makes me feel very comfortable. Very personable in her ways. I feel also that she is professional and efficient. Since I have seen her, my eye pressure has improved. I like her very much!"

-Mary Lou Eads

"This is the best eye exam I have ever had."

-Stewart Nixon, Ph.D, Menlo Park

"Dr. Tandon was very thorough in preparing me on the procedures of the operation. I am pleased to have had her as my doctor."

-Consuelo M. Hartsell, Sunnyvale

"I am glad that you are my doctor. Thank you for taking good care of me."

-Eugenia Wong, Los Altos

"I feel blessed today and grateful that I have such a wonderful eye doctor. I know I've had a very thorough eye exam, and would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Tandon to friends. May your work prosperÖ.Thank you!"

-Philomena Lynch

"I want to thank you for your kindness during my visit to you for my eye problem, which you solved so well due to your capability and knowledge."